Schöner-fernsehen switching to pay service

The television streaming service, which had been free for a number of years apparently did not create enough advertising revenue to survive.  The service was not available most of the day on December 5, but reappeared later in the day with the notice

This station is soon chargeable!

Approximately On 06.12.2016 this station is no longer free of charge.  

The Good News: 1) The following stations will continue to be free of charge: ZDF, ZDF INFO, ZDF NEO, ZDFKULTUR, ARD, ARD EINSFESTIVAL, ARD EINSPLUS, NDR, WDR, BAY3, 3SAT, MDR, SWR, HR, ONE, RBB 2)  

For a monthly payment of 0.99 € then all channels are available

The price is quite reasonable, however payment is by bank transfer with a 2.00€ fee.  English speakers will probably find this service less attractive, since there are only 15 english channels on this mostly German service   

Some of these English channels remain free elsewhere